Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Kawasaki Br?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Kawasaki Br?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Kawasaki Br?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Kawasaki Br reliable?

Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles, the 2016 Kawasaki Br has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Kawasaki Br?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Kawasaki Br are: (22.7% of vehicles), (22.7% of vehicles), (22.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Kawasaki Br?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kawasaki Br (2016)

111 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.5% first-time pass rate

2016 Kawasaki Br

CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2016 Kawasaki Br. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Limited data. This cohort has only 111 vehicles on record — treat the statistics here as indicative rather than definitive.

Average reliability 10.5% above UK average

90.5%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

6,877

typical mileage

3,503–10,025 middle half

19.8%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.61

avg MOT failures per car

over 5.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2016 Kawasaki Br

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Kawasaki Br vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,877

typical

3,503

low mileage

10,025

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Kawasaki Br vehicles fall between 3,503 and 10,025 miles.

2016 Kawasaki Br — Light-Vehicle MOT Records — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 66 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025. The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.61

Avg failures per vehicle

2.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Kawasaki Br

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

22.7%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
22.7%

Exhaust noisy
22.7%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
12.6%

Drive chain slightly loose
12.6%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
9.2%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
9.2%

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
8.4%

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
7.6%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
7.6%

Front Brake excessively binding
6.7%

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied
6.7%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
6.7%

Front Brake binding but not excessively
6.7%

Drive chain excessively loose
5.9%

Handlebar deformed but serviceable
5%

Rear Exhaust noisy

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.

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